Senior Design & Technical Manager - Residential Development

SNG (Sovereign Network Group); Wembley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SNG (Sovereign Network Group) in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Design and Technical Manager on a fixed-term contract until March 2028 to lead design and technical delivery across development projects.

The postholder will manage external consultants, mentor technical staff, and drive risk-aware, value-focused solutions while ensuring compliance with building regulations and sustainability targets across both green and brown-field sites.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering design and technical excellence in housing developments.
• Proven track record managing external consultants.
• Knowledge of building regulations and NHBC standards.
• Ability to drive value through cost, quality and programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional development team to implement design and delivery strategies.
• Review pre-planning designs and update employer's requirements.
• Conduct design and technical due-diligence and report findings.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and sustainability targets.
• Manage stakeholders and balance commercial and technical objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Design and technical due diligence

Regulatory compliance

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

SNG (Sovereign Network Group) in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Design and Technical Manager on a fixed-term contract until March 2028 to lead design and technical delivery across development projects.

The postholder will manage external consultants, mentor technical staff, and drive risk-aware, value-focused solutions while ensuring compliance with building regulations and sustainability targets across both green and brown-field sites.